It's Complicated

Cristina Hayden

(she/her)

Gestalt Psychotherapist

Available for new clients
A compassionate space for self-discovery, acceptance, and healing. Grounded in Gestalt therapy, I support you in navigating challenges, stepping into your power, and embracing transformation.

I specialize in:

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Berlin, GermanyAvailable in-person and online
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About me

Navigating change can be challenging. Almost 20 years ago, I left my home in Chile and built a life in Berlin, adapting to a new culture and way of being. Before becoming a therapist, I spent more than a decade as an executive leader in the corporate world, learning firsthand about high-pressure environments, career transitions, and personal growth. These experiences shaped my deep understanding of identity, belonging, and the emotional ups and downs of change.

I work with people who feel stuck, overwhelmed, or unsure about their next step — whether they’re expats, professionals, or individuals facing relationship or personal challenges. Many of my clients seek to set boundaries, embrace their power, and live more authentically. I also support those struggling with emotional discomfort, helping them find balance and relief.

I offer therapy in Spanish, English, and German, creating a space where you can express yourself in the language that feels most natural.

I speak:

SpanishEnglishGerman

Location:

Schwedenstraße 15a, 13357 Berlin, Germany

Approach

Treatment Approaches
CoachingRecommended for those who want support and motivation to achieve personal or professional goals, often with a structured, goal-oriented approach.
Gestalt therapyRecommended for those who want to focus on the present and take responsibility for their feelings and actions to promote personal growth.
Psychedelic integration therapyRecommended for those who have had psychedelic experiences and want help understanding and integrating the insights into their everyday life for personal growth and self-discovery.
I offer a warm, empathetic, and supportive space where you can connect with your emotions, body sensations, thoughts, and beliefs — without judgment. Together, we’ll explore how past experiences shape your present, helping you build awareness, confidence, and self-trust. This process allows you to release what no longer serves you and move toward your goals.

My approach is integrative, humanistic, and rooted in Gestalt therapy. I bring the depth of my Latin American heritage — where emotions are embraced and relationships are built with warmth — along with my experience in the global corporate world. This holistic perspective helps me support clients navigating both personal struggles and professional challenges. I also offer plant medicine integration as part of the therapeutic process.

With a background in engineering and leadership, I understand the pressures of high-performance environments and what it takes to succeed. In addition to therapy, I offer business coaching to help clients navigate workplace challenges, career transitions, and personal development.

Beyond one-on-one sessions, I facilitate workshops and group sessions, providing spaces for connection, shared experiences, and deeper exploration. Visit my website for further information www.cristinahayden.com

You don’t have to do this alone. I’d be happy to support you on your journey.

Experience

2025: Assisting therapist in the yearly therapy group for self-exploration at InKontakt Gestaltinstitut in Berlin
Since 2022 private practice in Berlin as Gestalt counsellor and therapist in-training. Online sessions offered worldwide.

20 years of corporate experience as an executive in operations.
10+ years mentoring and coaching on the job

Education

2025: Introduction to Systemic Coaching at artop Institute
2024: Licensed Mental Health Practitioner for Psychotherapy (Heilpraktikerin beschränkt auf Psychotherapie)
2021 - 2025: Gestalt therapist training at InKontakt Gestaltinstitut Berlin, certified by the German Association for Gestalt therapy (DVG)
2020: Introduction to Gestalt practice
2013: PhD in Industrial Engineering
2007: M.Sc. Industrial Engineering

Cost

Free 30 minute introductory call

Individual Session

€80 (60 minutes)

Business Coaching

€120 (60 minutes)

Initial consultiation

€0 (30 minutes)

Insurances

Private Pay
At a glance
Berlin, GermanyAvailable in-person and online
Last activeThis provider last logged in
Offers free 30 minute introductory callThis provider offers a free introductory call
Illustration of a smiling sun peeking over a cloud, symbolizing warmth and positivity for connecting with the therapist.
Next available: Mar 10